The aim of this team is to integrate early childhood, maternal health and family support services within school settings. The program is for pregnant mothers and children aged under 5 years in the Mount Druitt and Doonside regions so that children are healthy and well prepared for school.

This includes engaging families in health care to facilitate better outcomes by the time they start school with a focus on the following domains.

physical health and wellbeing

social competence

emotional maturity

language and cognitive skills

communication skills and general knowledge

This project delivers the health component of the Connected Beginnings Projects that are led by education agencies Ngroo, Mount Druitt and Ngallu Wal, Doonside.